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[1bad914]

I am new to this forum. I have built many acoustic and electric guitars. Mainly acoustic. I have never built a ukulele before. I promised to build my grandchildren a uke when they each turned 10…the oldest just turned 11 yesterday. Ooops.
I started cutting and thinning a few backs and sides this week. 3 are walnut, 1 is curly maple. 3 baritone and 1 tenor.

 

[1bad914]

I was happy to find this forum. Always nice to have a source of information.

 

[mlolya]

Your grandchildren are very lucky to have you! Looks like it will be lovely.

 

[ploverwing]

Welcome to the forum both of you! That's pretty exciting, I am looking forward to seeing the build progress!

 

[1bad914]

Thx. The thing I like the most is that I can make a set of uke sides and back with orphaned or scrap wood from acoustic builds. It’s great! All of these sets are from that type of wood. Plus a decent Sitka top is very reasonable.

 

[1bad914]

Made a new baritone form today.

 

[frets alot]

What a beautiful thing to do for your grandchildren. They should cherish those ukes!

 

[Joe T]

Welcome to UU, 1bad914, and a warm hello from Chicago!

 

[printer2]

At least you did not promise them both guitars.

 

[1bad914]

At least you did not promise them both guitars.

Well, a uke build takes just about the same amount of work, just the materials cost less.

 

[1bad914]

What is the feeling about build threads on this forum? I have done some pretty extensive guitar build threads on another forum. Not sure if they are frowned upon, over done or liked.

 

[Patty]

View attachment 164167View attachment 164168View attachment 164169View attachment 164170I am new to this forum. I have built many acoustic and electric guitars. Mainly acoustic. I have never built a ukulele before. I promised to build my grandchildren a uke when they each turned 10…the oldest just turned 11 yesterday. Ooops.
I started cutting and thinning a few backs and sides this week. 3 are walnut, 1 is curly maple. 3 baritone and 1 tenor.

Those sets are truly gorgeous. Lucky grandkids! And welcome to the forum. You’re among friends!

 

[ploverwing]

What is the feeling about build threads on this forum? I have done some pretty extensive guitar build threads on another forum. Not sure if they are frowned upon, over done or liked.

YES! Build threads are very much encouraged!!

 

[sequoia]

What is the feeling about build threads on this forum? I have done some pretty extensive guitar build threads on another forum. Not sure if they are frowned upon, over done or liked.

Build threads are good. Especially the suspense when disaster looms

 

[1bad914]

Build threads are good. Especially the suspense when disaster looms

I definitely have had one or two of those.

 

[bbkobabe]

There is also a guitar section here if you want that... scroll down on the main menu...

 

[1bad914]

There is also a guitar section here if you want that... scroll down on the main menu...

Just checked it out. Thx

 

[1bad914]

I usually build two instruments at once, so I will do a build thread featuring two baritone ukes. A walnut back and side and a curly maple back and side. Both will have Sitka tops.

 

[Michael Smith]

Welcome to the Forum,

I'm a bit skeptical of that last set. Looks like you are going to be gluing end grain. Usually not a good practice.

 

[Ms Bean]

Welcome to UU!
I'm looking forward to following the build of your ukes!